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The official PlayStation Blog for news and video updates on PS3, PS4, PSN, PS Vita, PSPTue, 03 Mar 2015 20:09:41 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1Get Ready: PS Vita is Coming February 22ndhttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/18/get-ready-ps-vita-is-coming-february-22nd/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/18/get-ready-ps-vita-is-coming-february-22nd/#commentsTue, 18 Oct 2011 23:45:29 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=62074Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, I shared some very exciting news that I know the PlayStation Nation has been anticipating since we unveiled PlayStation Vita back in January. For those looking to get their hands on the ultimate in handheld entertainment, I’m thrilled to let you know that starting on February 22, 2012, PS Vita will be available at major retailers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe.
Our first-party studios and an army of publishing partners have been extremely hard at work to ensure that PS Vita launches with a vast library of titles that deliver unique gameplay experiences that go beyond any handheld or mobile device on the market.]]>This afternoon on stage at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, I shared some very exciting news that I know the PlayStation Nation has been anticipating since we unveiled PlayStation Vita back in January. For those looking to get their hands on the ultimate in handheld entertainment, I’m thrilled to let you know that starting on February 22, 2012, PS Vita will be available at major retailers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe.

Our first-party studios and an army of publishing partners have been extremely hard at work to ensure that PS Vita launches with a vast library of titles that deliver unique gameplay experiences that go beyond any handheld or mobile device on the market. We have more than 100 games currently in development globally that span many different genres, including Sound Shapes, Resistance: Burning Skies, Uncharted Golden Abyss, Capcom’s Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed, EA Sports’ FIFA, Activision’s Call of Duty, and numerous others that you’ll hear about in the months ahead.

I’ve had the chance to spend some time with several of these titles and I think you’ll be blown away by how each takes advantage of the technology packed into PS Vita to deliver amazing gaming experiences. With its vibrant 5-inch OLED screen, dual analog sticks, dual cameras, and front and rear touch panel, PS Vita will deliver rich, immersive games with stunning graphics, which simply can’t be found anywhere else. Now you’ll be able to play shooters and action titles on-the-go with controls that are familiar, and you won’t have to block out the gorgeous screen to interact with the games.

In addition to the deep portfolio of games, you’ll also have access to native social applications – near and Party – that help you connect with your friends and fellow PS Vita owners. We also recently announced that PS Vita will have your favorite social networking applications like Facebook, foursquare, Skype, and Twitter, so you can share and connect with friends. With PS Vita, you can enjoy the best handheld gaming experience available and stay connected to the people and interests you care about.

It’s never been a better time to be a part of PlayStation Nation and I can’t wait for you to experience this revolutionary handheld system. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we near the February 22, 2012 launch!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/18/get-ready-ps-vita-is-coming-february-22nd/feed/380http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/vitalead.jpg4.62President & CEO3800Prepare for War With PTOM’s Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Exposehttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/26/prepare-for-war-with-ptoms-modern-warfare-3-multiplayer-expose/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/26/prepare-for-war-with-ptoms-modern-warfare-3-multiplayer-expose/#commentsMon, 26 Sep 2011 16:00:12 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=60124PTOM’s November issue has intel straight from the Call of Duty team on the changes to online multiplayer. We’ve got tips on strategy and tactics from Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer, as well as a sneak peek at two maps. It’s everything you’ll need to dominate in Modern Warfare 3 from day one…unless you’re like us and lack the ability to aim. Thank god for the noob tube...
If modern war doesn’t have enough shooting to satisfy your trigger finger, how about a good ol’-fashioned American crime spree? We’ve got Saints Row: The Third’s Super Genius Man-Cat Professor Genki with an exclusive tour of the violence-ridden city of Steelport. It’s the wackiest spin on the open-world crime game that we’ve seen since….well, never. ]]>The mother of all shooters is about to hit and PTOM’s November issue has intel straight from the Call of Duty team on the changes to online multiplayer. We’ve got tips on strategy and tactics from Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer, as well as a sneak peek at two maps. It’s everything you’ll need to dominate in Modern Warfare 3 from day one…unless you’re like us and lack the ability to aim. Thank god for the noob tube…

If modern war doesn’t have enough shooting to satisfy your trigger finger, how about a good ol’-fashioned American crime spree? We’ve got Saints Row: The Third’s Super Genius Man-Cat Professor Genki with an exclusive tour of the violence-ridden city of Steelport. It’s the wackiest spin on the open-world crime game that we’ve seen since….well, never. Honestly, in what other game can you fire a weapon that shoots a mind-controlling octopus that you can detonate for wide-scale destruction? Or call in an airstrike to take out rival gang members? There’s even a controller button dedicated to delivering nutshots! It’s outrageous—in that special, tasteless way we so adore.

We’ve also got first looks at Borderlands 2 and our new gamegal crush with Lollipop Chainsaw. PTOM is on newsstands September 27th and hitting subscribers mailboxes right now. Enjoy!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/26/prepare-for-war-with-ptoms-modern-warfare-3-multiplayer-expose/feed/193http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/6183617685_7663bb46fb_o.jpg2.03Managing Editor, PlayStation: The Official Magazine19313New PS3 Greatest Hits Titles Available Nowhttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/09/28/new-ps3-greatest-hits-titles-available-now-2/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/09/28/new-ps3-greatest-hits-titles-available-now-2/#commentsTue, 28 Sep 2010 14:01:22 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=37199Hi everyone! We have some exciting news for those of you looking to expand your PS3 game library. Back in April we announced new PS3 Greatest Hits titles, and today we are adding seven more PS3 titles to the ever-growing “Greatest Hits” library. These latest titles will be available at retailers in U.S. and Canada for only $29.99 (MSRP). With our ongoing expansion of the “Greatest Hits” library, now including more than 40 titles, we’re continuing to give PS3 owners more to enjoy while spending less.

With this month’s launch of PlayStation Move and the recent addition of 3D Blu-ray movie support, the PS3 is the only system continues to do everything – and with more and more titles available at the low “Greatest Hits” price, there’s something for everyone looking to expand their PS3 library. In fact, the MAG PlayStation Move software update, which enables PlayStation Move compatibility, is coming soon. Enjoy!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/09/28/new-ps3-greatest-hits-titles-available-now-2/feed/122http://a.psblogstatics.com/wp-content/themes/twenty11/images/rss-default.jpg4.77Associate Marketing Manager, PlayStation 31220Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Event in PlayStation Homehttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/11/10/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-launch-event-in-playstation-home/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/11/10/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-launch-event-in-playstation-home/#commentsTue, 10 Nov 2009 17:01:53 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=19182If you are like us, you’ve marked your calendars and informed all and sundry that, come November 10, you will be shirking your day-to-day responsibilities in favor of tossing flashbangs and dropping brass on any and all opponents in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Forget work, school, and jury duty – this Tuesday it’s all about who can get the most Killstreaks as we embark on a shoot-or-be-shot journey through the war torn landscapes of one of the most highly-anticipated titles of the year.

For those of you who are saving the single-player campaign for a later time and instead opting to spend D-Day knee-deep in some of the most ridiculously addictive multiplayer modes you’ll find in any FPS around, there’s no better place to find a battle than in PlayStation Home. Why? First and foremost, PlayStation Home allows you to easily find other CoD:MW2 fans and seamlessly launch into the various multiplayer match types including Free-For-All, Search & Destroy, Domination, Team Deathmatch and the new Demolition and Capture The Flag modes. But to top it off we’re also offering participants in our launch day event a unique opportunity to score some free prizes just for coming out and playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – namely, the Modern Warfare 2 Veteran ARTFX statue (pictured below).

This 1/6-scale (12” tall) statue depicts Cpt. “Soap” MacTavish of Task Force 141, equipped with custom snow camouflage and weaponry, as seen in the “Cliffhanger” mission from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. 10 of these special prizes will be awarded at random to users that attend the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 “Featured Game” event tonight, Tuesday, November 10 between the hours of 6:00pm and 10:00pm PT (9:00pm and 1:00am EST). If you’re a die-hard Call of Duty fan this is THE launch day event to attend. More info on how to participate is below.

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 event marks the beginning of a new type of regularly occurring event in PlayStation Home – the “Featured Game” party. Every day one of the latest and greatest PlayStation 3 games (that have an online multiplayer component, of course) will be showcased in PlayStation Home. Official host accounts (manned by the Home Community Management team, the Home Community Volunteer team, and – when available – game developers and other celebrity players) will gather in Central Plaza between the hours of 6:00pm and 10:00pm PT (9:00pm and 1:00am EST). A list of host accounts will be placed on the screens at the Listen@Home kiosk in Central Plaza as well as on the official PlayStation Home Clubs and Events forum.

If you have the Featured Game and want to join in on the fun, just add one of these accounts and then use the “Go To” feature to travel to official “instances” of Central Plaza where the event is taking place (you can find the “Go To” option in your Menu Pad by going to your Friends List and then selecting the name of the host account). Once at the event, insert the Featured Game into your PlayStation 3 and either set up your own game launching session or join someone else’s (just look for the game title being broadcast above another player’s avatar).

Not only are the Featured Game parties fun events that anyone can join, they also offer opportunities to win awesome prizes and, most importantly, meet new people to game with. We couldn’t be more stoked to kick off this new community program with a title like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Expect to see all of us in Central Plaza right at 6:00pm PT on Tuesday, November 10th. And we’ll expect to see you there as well.

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/11/10/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-launch-event-in-playstation-home/feed/89http://a.psblogstatics.com/wp-content/themes/twenty11/images/rss-default.jpg3.71PlayStation Home Community Manager894Call of Duty: World at War Map Packs 50% Off, New Playlists!http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/10/27/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-packs-50-percent-off-new-playlists/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/10/27/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-packs-50-percent-off-new-playlists/#commentsTue, 27 Oct 2009 23:01:39 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=18495For one week only (offer ending November 1, 2009), Call of Duty: World at War Map Packs 1, 2, and 3 for PS3 will be half-off in the PlayStation Store (only available in North America). So if you are missing one, we hope this makes it a bit easier to complete your collection!

With this, we’re announcing some important playlist changes you’ll want to take note of:

Hardcore HQ: The addition of Hardcore Headquarters to the Hardcore playlists has taken effect, by popular demand.

Team Flags: In the MAP PACK category, the old “Team Objective” playlist has been removed, and replaced with two playlists; Team Flags being one of them (CTF, Domination, and War).

Team Objectives: Also in the MAP PACK category, the counterpart to Team Flags is this new playlist, Team Objectives (S&D, HQ, and Sabotage).

Also, all 3 map packs are now in the MAP PACK rotation. So if you want to play only new content, but are tired of the same 3 maps, this will hopefully be a happy medium for you =).

Finally, we’ve turned on Double-XP which will also end Monday, November 1st. So hit that prestige button one more time while the XP is cheap!

To your last breath!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/10/27/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-packs-50-percent-off-new-playlists/feed/42http://a.psblogstatics.com/wp-content/themes/twenty11/images/rss-default.jpg3.51Community Manager, Treyarch420Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 3 Available Today, Game with Developers this Saturday!http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/06/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-3-available-today-game-with-developers-this-saturday/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/06/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-3-available-today-game-with-developers-this-saturday/#commentsThu, 06 Aug 2009 17:16:41 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=14387Map Pack 3 for Call of Duty: World at War is releasing today on PSN for $9.99!

Map Pack 3 further expands the COD multiplayer experience with four new maps. Fight for ocean territory in “Battery,” defend Russia’s resources in “Revolution,” and battle in the dense streets of “Breach.” Zombies return in “Der Riese” (Zombie Factory), a Nazi research facility featuring a weapon upgrading Pack A Punch Machine, teleporters, and 10 Trophies.

To celebrate the release of Map Pack 3, we’re participating in a Game with Developers event for the PLAYSTATION 3 this weekend!

It takes place Saturday, August 8th from 1:00 – 5:00 PM PST (see PSN ID’s below). You simply add one or more of the below accounts to your Friends List, and hit the various developers up for some fragging! Note that their friend lists typically fill up fairly quickly, so type fast!

This weekend is also kicking off the Week of Double-XP, which is just icing on the cake for a Game w/ Developers event! Double-XP will be ending one week from Map Pack 3’s launch (Thursday, August 13th @ 10:00AM PST).

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/06/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-3-available-today-game-with-developers-this-saturday/feed/741http://a.psblogstatics.com/wp-content/themes/twenty11/images/rss-default.jpg3.64Community Manager, Treyarch7410Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 Now Available, Play with the Devs Tomorrow!http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/06/12/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-2-now-available-play-with-the-devs-tomorrow/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/06/12/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-2-now-available-play-with-the-devs-tomorrow/#commentsFri, 12 Jun 2009 18:28:04 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=11663Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 is now available for download on the PlayStation Store for $9.99.

Battle to control the river bridge in “Banzai,” a bright jungle map featuring a waterfall and hidden caves. In “Corrosion” face down your enemy in a shattered train yard, and in “Sub Pens” wipe the monsoon rain from your eyes as you struggle over a bombed-out submarine base. The Zombies return in “Shi No Numa” (Zombie Swamp) featuring Perk machines, the deadly new Wunderwaffe DG-2, new Trophies and flaming Hell Hounds.

Banzai
Deep in the jungles of Japanese controlled territory, battle to control the tall river bridge in “Banzai” a bright, medium sized jungle map featuring a waterfall, villages and hidden caves well suited for deadly snipers, surprise attacks and all out gun battles.

Corrosion
In “Corrosion” face down your enemy in a deteriorated Russian train yard. Sprint under, over and through the shattered pipelines and war-torn train cars in this mid sized map great for full out team combat. Keep your head on a swivel as your enemy could be above or below you!

Sub Pens
“Sub Pens” offers a close-quarter bombed-out Japanese submarine base littered with live ammunition, breached subs and idle fighter planes. Wipe the monsoon rains from your eyes and struggle to control key choke points in this tight map designed for exciting and deadly battles.

Shi No Numa (Zombie Swamp)
Keep moving to survive the unending Zombie horde in “Shi No Numa”, the all new addition to the four player co-op fan favorite. Japanese Zombies rise from the misty swamps and flaming Hell Hounds blaze through the jungle as players struggle to find Perk machines and the deadly new Wunderwaffe DG-2 to stay alive. This new map includes 10 new Trophies.

Map Pack 2 Trophy List
While the thrill of a zombie shooting spree is enough on its own to inspire countless replays of Map Pack 2’s new zombie map, Shi No Numa, the challenge of Trophies turn an already frightening experience into a bone-harrowing struggle for honor. Listed below are the ten Trophies that players can strive for in their struggle for survival, exclusively obtainable in the eerie swamplands of Shi No Numa.

Dead Air – Secret Trophy

Hammer Time – Repair 200 window boards.

It’s a Trap! – Kill at least one zombie with three different traps in a single round.

Weapon of Minor Destruction – Kill no more than one zombie with a nuke.

Perk-a-Holic – Have all four perks simultaneously active in a game of Nazi Zombies.

You’ll want to try these maps out today, as we’re running a Double XP Weekend, through Tuesday (ending 10am Pacific). You can also take us on tomorrow, Saturday June 11th, from 1-5pm PST – keep an eye out for these PSN IDs as you’re playing:

We hope you enjoy the newly released Map Pack 2 and look forward to seeing you in action! Now move out!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/06/12/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-2-now-available-play-with-the-devs-tomorrow/feed/61http://a.psblogstatics.com/wp-content/themes/twenty11/images/rss-default.jpg4.05Community Manager, Treyarch610Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 Details and Nazi Zombie Trailerhttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/03/19/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-1-details-and-nazi-zombie-trailer/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/03/19/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-1-details-and-nazi-zombie-trailer/#commentsThu, 19 Mar 2009 14:03:59 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=7963Hey Call of Duty: WaW Nazi Zombie fans, the wait is over! We’re releasing the first map pack for PSN today, March 19, and it includes a new Nazi Zombie Co-op level (Verrückt) that’s got tons of new enhancements: Perks-a-Cola soda machines, electroshock defense systems and even more vicious zombies – all set in a creepy insane asylum which is based off of the multiplayer map, MP Asylum.

But it doesn’t end with the zombies. We’ve also got 3 new multiplayer maps for you to raise hell in: Nightfire, Knee Deep and Station. “Nightfire” is all about fighting in a dark urban war-torn Berlin. While you dart in and out of shelled buildings, you’ve got the fires raging throughout the city as your only source of light.

“Knee Deep” is a Japanese-run command center in the middle of what used to be a quiet Peleliu village. On your way to taking over the command post, you’ll be wading through jungle streams and fighting your way through fortified Japanese bunkers. This map works well for larger team games and objective matches.

Finally, “Station” offers a lot of variety, from close-range choke points to sweet hidden spots just waiting to be a home for that devastating sniper. It’s a bombed-out underground train station, so you’ll find yourself running through destroyed subway cars, hidden passageways, loading platforms and second-story overlooks.

We really hope you enjoy these new maps and welcome your questions and suggestions as we continue to work hard to make more great downloadable content for you in the future.

To kick off the launch of Map Pack 1, we’re offering up a full week of double XP, starting today at 10am (PT) and ending Wednesday, March 25 at 10am (PT). Some of the team will also be playing online specifically from 1-5pm (PT) on Sunday, March 22, although you’ll also be able to catch us throughout the weekend, so be sure to add our PSN IDs:

We’re pleased to introduce our first batch of add-on content for Call of Duty: World at War – Map Pack #1! This pack includes 3 new multiplayer levels: Nightfire, Knee Deep and Station. It is intended to bring you a variety of different MP environments – from the dark streets of Berlin in “Nightfire” (pictured below), to the lush Pacific jungles in “Knee Deep,” to a bombed-out subway platform in “Station.”

The fourth piece of content in Map Pack 1 expands on the oh-so-popular Nazi Zombie bonus mode that shipped with the game. This new level, named “Verrückt” (Zombie Asylum), splits your team up as you cooperatively battle wave after wave of undead Zombie soldiers. It features new weapons, electroshock defense systems and a Perks-a-Cola machine for purchasing multiplayer PERKS to combat the Zombie horde!

We hope you enjoy our first map pack, and promise there’s more to follow. Map Pack 1 is slated to hit this March – go here for more details!